Prevention is about peace of mind – the kind that comes from knowing that you are proactively monitoring the health and wellness of the pets you love. Banfield would love to partner with you in the ongoing care of your pet.

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The Banfield Pet Hospital in Buford, Georgia, is a caring, all-encompassing pet health provider. We supply pet owners with a variety of pet health services to maintain the cherished personality, health and lifestyle of their furry family member.

Stop by to visit this Georgia location anytime. Our facility is located in the astounding Mall of Georgia – among the 2 million square feet of shopping grounds. We warmly welcome new clients and same day access appointments may be available. When you stop by, ask our staff about the Optimum Wellness Plans® we offer our guests.

The location in the Mall of Georgia offers a high standard of medical, surgical and preventive veterinary care. So, stop by or call today for a more detailed look into what we do. We believe in working together to ensure the health of your pet – making Banfield your influential pet care partner.

Chief of Staff

Dr. Sims earned a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science in 2000 and graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2004. In June 2004, she became a member of the Banfield team and relocated to Georgia with her husband and their two cats. Her special interests are dentistry, nutrition, internal medicine, and feline medicine. Dr. Sims was promoted to Chief of Staff in 2009 and often mentors new Banfield doctors in the north Georgia area. Her goal is to provide excellent patient care and client satisfaction through a caring and compassionate team. Even when not at work, she is a health and fitness enthusiast that enjoys Zumba, Pilates, and weight training.
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Veterinarian

Dr. Laye attended undergraduate school at Auburn University and majored in animal science. She later pursued her veterinary education at Tuskegee University and graduated with her DVM in 2009. Dr. Laye has been practicing with Banfield since 2009 and has a special interest in small animal preventive medicine. She is married with 3 beautiful children, 2 dogs and 2 cats. When not at work, she likes to tend to her hobby farm with fainting goats and chickens, and also enjoys outdoor activities including gardening and camping.
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Veterinarian

Dr. Youngblood earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at Georgia Southern. She then earned her DVM at the University Of Georgia College Of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. Her interests include surgeries of all kinds, internal medicine, including endocrinology, and preventive care. She has practiced at various clinics in the North Georgia area for over twenty years. She has been employed here at the Mall of Georgia Banfield for since 2011. She currently has three dogs, and one cat. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and cross stitching.
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